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AHW 395J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

396 mi
Last recorded396 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 395J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 376 miles

Front slight play in tortion beam end bushes

n/s/r hub oil seal weeping

Pass 2 May 2014 315 miles

front tyres rubbing on wheel arches both sides

Fail 28 Apr 2014 313 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres rubbing on wheel arches both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2012 227 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 35,867 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

main beam tell tale light inoperative

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 34,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AHW 395J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHW 395J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHW 395J?

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What year was AHW 395J registered?

AHW 395J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is AHW 395J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHW 395J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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